Have you wanted to learn more Hands-On Skill Sets? Permaculture IN ACTION !
Inspiration Farm has an opening for an individual or couple interested in a Permaculture Hands-On Skill Trade position. We are offering this for people interested in acquiring a deeper understanding of Permaculture and related topics and skill sets. This experience incorporates Biodynamic, Permaculture and regenerative farming practices. In addition to seasonal daily farm duties we will be working on projects that may include plumbing, electrical, construction, welding, woodwork. tool maintenance, wild crafting, food preservation and community engagement.
For people interested in starting Spring of 2023
Includes the opportunity to participate in
all events we offer during the year
We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic people interested in living on the farm and embodying a permaculture lifestyle for a whole season.
Starting in April and ending in September It will include animal, plant and natural force observation activities throughout the growing season with hands on experiential learning. Held at Inspiration Farm, An organic homestead integrating creative lifestyles. This is for committed people who want to take their learning to the next level through seasonal hands on activities. If you are interested in this experience of a lifetime contact us ASAP to receive an application.
Inspiration Farm Permaculture Hands-On Skill Trades
We are offering few limited skill trade internship positions for people interested in acquiring a deeper understanding of Permaculture and related topics. This experience incorporates Biodynamic, Permaculture and regenerative farming practices. Starting in April and ending in September It will include animal, plant and natural force observation and nurturing activities throughout the growing season with hands on experiential learning. Held at Inspiration Farm, An organic homestead integrating creative lifestyles, Biodynamic practices, animal husbandry, land / water management, annual & perennial food systems. This is for committed people who want to take their learning to the next level through hands on activities. If you are interested in this experience of a lifetime contact us to receive an application.
Topics included but are not limited to:
Animal Husbandry:
- Daily care- chores– Feed, water, clean, brush, observe
- Fence & Gate construction, repair
- Mobile Animal shelters , building, fixing, moving
- Pastured Poultry
- Poultry butchering with respect and gratitude
- Pigs housing cycle and planning
- Farm veterinary care
- Rotational pasturing of livestock
- Philosophy of honor, respect, love, then eat
- Birds, Bees, Bats, Bugs and other beneficials.
Plant and land / Water Management:
- Starts indoor from seed
- Plant propagation and Grafting
- Guilds and companion planting
- Compost construction and care
- Bed preparation, creation and maintenance
- Care and observation
- Compost teas and other beneficial BD sprays
- Integration of animals into the planting rotations
- Plant rotations and Cover cropping
- Seed saving
- Grain production for humans and animals
- Swales and ponds!
- Woodland management
- Appropriate tech and Natural building!